The safest way to avoid a picture getting into the wrong hands is to never take it, allow it to be taken, or share it. Sadly, there are cases (sometimes called “revenge porn”) where someone shares pictures meant only for them — sometimes after a breakup. Never take...
More at SmarterInternet,org. Sign up for our mailing list. For the past several months, young people from 35 countries around the world have been articulating and voting on their goals for a smarter internet. And, ahead of Safer Internet Day 2019, we are releasing...
Some 95% of Americans own cellphones of some kind, according to Pew Research Center – among 18- to 29-year-olds, the number is a whopping 100%. But no matter your age, there are some basic ideas for keeping mobile phone use safe and constructive: Share with...
Information on what these terms mean, tips for where to turn, and links to the best resources for further information. What is “sexting”? “Sexting” typically refers to the sharing of nude or semi-nude and sexually provocative photos or sexually explicit...
Scroll down for 1-minute broadcast & 5-minute podcast interview with NCMEC’s Callahan Walsh The odds of a child being kidnapped, especially by a stranger, are relatively low. But it’s still every parent’s nightmare. And, even if your child isn’t kidnapped,...
